Arthur Gill (b.1887): Life and Labour
At 13 years old Arthur left school to work as a gold beater for Mr Wallace Barnes. Arthur obtained this job through …
Arthur Gill (b.1887): Home and Family
“My Parents hadn’t much of this worlds’ wealth, but they provided as much entertainment for us as they could afford- and because …
Arthur Gill (b.1887) Habit, Culture and Belief
“I had some very happy times in that office, (along with some hectic ones, such as when the preacher couldn’t turn up …
Arthur Gill (b.1887): Researching Writing Lives
I have learned a great deal from the writing lives project and from my positive warm Author himself. Reading and researching about …
Percy Vere (H.V.Smith) (b.1913) War and Memory Part 1
Then I received a letter to report to Bulford Camp as Heavy Goods driver in RASC where I did my Army training …
Harold Gill (1919-2003): War and Memory
Harold’s memoir is dominated by the topic of war and conflict. From the moment of conscription in 1939 to his emotional homecoming …
Percy Vere (H.V.Smith) (b.1913): Life and Labour
The firm I was working for closed down, therefore I was out of work for the first 12 weeks of married life. …
Arthur Gill. (b.1887): Purpose and Audience
“Whole districts have been demolished and re-built, and one get the impression of living in another town altogether. But changes are inevitable, …
Arthur Gill. (b.1887): Education and Schooling
“Even as a boy I could discern who had the best of these transactions. I made a resolution that never would I …
Arthur gill (b.1887): War and Memory
“Whether it was a sense of patriotism or not, I wouldn’t like to say but I do know we lads bought as …